About
Why do some people thrive through adversity while others struggle?
I spent over 15 years serving in high-pressure environments, through a combat deployment to Afghanistan, as a police officer, and as a trainer and peer support member.
I learned how to manage stress, build resilience, and function in the worst of circumstances. I saw how people performed under pressure and thought I understood what separated those who thrived from those who struggled.
I thought I knew what it took.
But none of that prepared me for my greatest challenge:
Losing my wife to cancer at 36 years old, leaving me as a solo-parent to two young children.
I tried to apply everything I had learned: the tools, the strategies, the methods. But no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t shake the feeling of being lost, stuck, and overwhelmed with my circumstances.
Nothing worked.
That’s when everything changed.
I realized I had been looking outward for answers that could only be found within. It wasn’t about doing more; it was about understanding what was going on within. It was about letting go of what was holding me back and leaning into what would drive me forward.
I learned that when you lose alignment with who you are, even the best strategies stop working.
What I believe:
Power isn’t control over circumstances; it’s control over choices.
Sometimes, all we have to hold on to is our ability to choose how to respond to our circumstances. Do you let the hardship keep you stuck? Do you succumb to the pressures and stress? Or do you choose to lean into the struggle and let it transform you?
I learned that when hope feels out of reach, something deeper has to take its place.
When hope fails, faith prevails.
Not blind faith, but faith in your ability to continue moving forward, regardless of what happens. Because when life forces you out of alignment, your power comes from the choices you make.
What I do now:
Today, I help purpose-driven professionals and leaders navigate pressure, regain clarity, and move forward with confidence and control.
My work focuses on helping you understand what’s happening beneath the surface, so you can stop forcing what isn’t working and start making decisions that actually align with who you are becoming.
Whether through keynotes, workshops, or structured programs, my goal is simple:
To help you restore confidence in your ability to keep showing up when it matters most.
Experience and Background:
15+ years serving in high-risk environments
Combat deployment to Afghanistan (Canadian Forces)
Former Police Officer (Edmonton Police Service)
10+ years instructing and facilitating (tactics, leadership, performance)
Peer support and stress management instructor (mental health and resilience)
Director of Training (All Around Performance)
Founder - Ascend Training Innovations
Who I Work With:
Purpose-driven professionals navigating change or uncertainty.
Leaders operating in high-pressure or high-stakes environments.
Organizations that want to develop resilient, high-performing teams.
Industries including first responders, health care, government, non-profits, and organizations driven by impact and service.